1996 Mercury Sable

$500
from
1
listings
$500–$500
price range
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Low$500
High$500
From$500
Avg Mileage175,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 1 active dealer listings as of

1996 Mercury Sable Trims

All Trims Combined
From$500
$500–$500
1 listings175,000 avg miles
GS
From$500
15 listings|$500–$8K
LS
From$1,900
4 listings|$2K–$7K
LS Premium
From$795
15 listings|$795–$8K
Premier
From$1,700
12 listings|$2K–$12K

1996 Mercury Sable Pricing

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Mercury Sable Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 1996 Mercury Sable's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 330 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
330
Complaints
20
Crashes
10
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1996 Mercury Sable has accumulated 330 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train60
02Engine And Engine Cooling42
03Steering31
04Visibility24
05Structure20
330 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mercury Sable Fuel Economy

20–21mpg combined
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17-18city
·
25-26hwy
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$2,100-$2,200/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 1996 Mercury Sable ranges from 20 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Sable - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Sable Wagon - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1996 Mercury Sable

19States

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 19 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1996.

Buying a 1996 Mercury Sable?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1996 Mercury Sable a good car to buy?

The 1996 Mercury Sable has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 1996 Mercury Sable?

Fuel economy ranges from 20 to 21 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $125 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1996 Mercury Sable?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 1996 Mercury Sable, based on 330 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1996 compare to other Mercury Sable years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Mercury Sable model years. Visit the Mercury Sable buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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